Arla is a distinctive choice, ranked #408 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Arla in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#408
About the Name Arla
Arla is holding steady in the rankings at #408. It reached its peak of #339 in 2021 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2008.
Arla is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Arla
Unlikely. With around 105 UK babies named Arla per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Arla in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Arla has held a stable position around #408 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #339 in 2021 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Arla is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Arla does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Arlas in the wild.
105
UK babies named Arla (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 23 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Arla
Likely around 1 other Arla in the class
UK Popularity (2008–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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